Does YRC Freight pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, YRC Freight employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at YRC Freight. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at YRC Freight?

31% of YRC Freight employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated YRC Freight 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at YRC Freight?

Dock Worker (64) , Truck Driver (55) , Operations Supervisor (47) , Class A Truck Driver (33) , Dock Supervisor (32) , Account Executive (31) , Road Driver (30) , Supervisor (27) , Dockworker (22) , Operations Manager (18) , Driver (17) , Line Haul Driver (17) , Forklift Operator (16) , Linehaul Driver (13) , Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at YRC Freight according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and home time is decent" ((in 101 reviews)); "Most of the drivers were respectful and great people." ((in 48 reviews)); "Money is good and benificial" ((in 19 reviews)); "Free insurance is a plus" ((in 18 reviews)); "Lots of learning, good coworkers" ((in 18 reviews))

What are the cons of working at YRC Freight according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and Unorganized" ((in 74 reviews)); "hours were long and often changed after bid" ((in 34 reviews)); "No pension, which is unfortunate" ((in 19 reviews)); "If you are somewhat efficient, management will drop extra work on you because they know you can get things done while the less proficient supervisors do the bare minimum with out repercussions because the company just wants a body there regardless of if they work." ((in 16 reviews)); "Overall morale is low." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about YRC Freight layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about YRC Freight layoffs and their outlook for job security at YRC Freight in 2026.

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YRC Freight reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,094 total reviews)

TJ O’Connor

19% approve of CEO

17% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Culture & values

2.3

Senior management

YRC Freight has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,094 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The YRC Freight employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

3.0

Oct 17, 2012

One of the last union carriers

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company has been able to re-structure itself for a strong comeback

Cons

There is still some uncertainty in the field

4.0

Sep 13, 2012

A company saved by its employees...growing stronger every day.

General clerical

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast-faced, challenging, good pay & benefits. The people I work with are great.

Cons

Can be stressful...after all, it is the freight business. The hours are not the greatest.

1.0

Sep 6, 2012

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company operate by sinority

Cons

No penson the Union do not have your back

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